Jaipur, July 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday hailed the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark step in India’s economic journey, saying it would not only strengthen bilateral trade but also generate new employment opportunities for the country’s youth and accelerate economic growth.Speaking to the media at Jaipur Airport, Shekhawat said the agreement is the result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomacy, which places national …
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New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Wednesday welcomed the operationalisation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying the landmark pact will open new opportunities for Indian industry, enhance competitiveness and deepen the country’s integration with global value chains.Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the agreement coming into force, FICCI Secretary General Anant Swarup said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic …
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The UK- India Business Council on Wednesday welcomed United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle’s visit to India and called for accelerated implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).Secretary Kyle held discussions with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on bringing the India-UK FTA into force at the earliest, the industry chamber said.”Bilateral trade between the UK and India is already worth £48 billion a year and …
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Jaguar Land Rover India on Tuesday announced a sharp reduction in prices of its flagship Range Rover models by up to Rs 75 lakh, as it moves to pass on anticipated benefits from the proposed India-UK free trade agreement to customers.The company said that the price cuts apply to completely built unit (CBU) models imported from the UK, with the biggest revisions seen in the high-end SV portfolio.The Range Rover SV has been repriced from Rs 4.25 crore to Rs 3.5 crore (ex-sh…